China’s ambassador to the U.S. and Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to Washington have spoken out after Elon Musk suggested that Taiwan should give China some control over the self-ruled island. In an …
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UK spy chief warns China’s use of technology threatens global security
The head of GCHQ, Britain’s electronic spy agency, also says Russia’s forces are “exhausted” and facing a “desperate situation.” …
Fear driving China’s tech manipulation poses threat to all -UK spy chief
China is using its financial and scientific muscle to manipulate technologies in a manner that risks global security, Britain’s top cyber spy will say on Tuesday, warning that Beijing’s actions could …
China reports 990 new COVID cases for Sept 18 vs 1,189 a day earlier
SHANGHAI, Sept 19 (Reuters) – China reported 990 new COVID-19 infections for Sept. 18, of which 147 were symptomatic and 843 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Monday.
Is the end to China’s strict zero-Covid rules in sight? Internet users hope so
Hopes that the Covid-19 pandemic could be over soon have risen online in China with a UN agency’s assessment that the end is “in sight” but there is no sign in the country that strict…
Fed Talk Hits Oil Rally Like Drone, China Import Quotas Don’t Help
Crude prices reversed from their one-way track of the past five sessions to settle lower on Monday as the dollar and U.S. bond yields took flight instead over renewed worries about impending Federal …
China endorses Elon Musk’s plan for control of Taiwan
Musk, the world’s richest man, has significant business interests in China, especially when it comes to manufacturing and selling his Tesla electric vehicles there. Despite those ties, he weighed in …
The China tariffs have failed economically, politically and legally
By every measure, the tariffs have done serious harm to the U.S. economy. The full price of the tariffs has been paid by American wholesalers, retailers and consumers. Trump touted the idea that the …
Insight 2022/2023: China millennials’ mortgage boycott: Why the property crisis?
Chinese millennial homebuyers took to the streets and social media to wage a boycott on mortgage payments, as their homes stood unfinished with financially distressed developers unable to complete …
As the China divestment movement grows, don’t forget passive investments
When more than 150 American universities divested their assets from South Africa in the 1970s and 1980s, they led the way for a global pressure campaign that helped end apartheid.
China’s third-quarter GDP growth projected at 3.5 per cent amid ‘inescapable’ economic pressure
On average, economists expect that China’s economy grew by 3.5 per cent during the year’s third quarter, and they say more must be done to restore market confidence China must strive to avoid …
China urges ‘patience’ as COVID cases rebound ahead of key congress
China called for “patience” with its COVID policies and warned against any “war-weariness” as local cases soared to their highest since August, days ahead of a pivotal Communist Party congress.
Xi Jinping: From Communist Party princeling to China’s president
Xi Jinping is set to embark on an unprecedented third term as China’s president at the 20th Communist Party congress later this month. It will effectively allow Mr Xi to remain in power for life,…